Obituaries

Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA

Aubrey Ann Schake

Aubrey Ann Schake

Sep 17, 2026

Aubrey Ann Schake of Waterloo, IA passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026. She was 76. There are no services scheduled at this time. 

Kim Elaine Eager

Kim Elaine Eager

Sep 15, 2026

Kim (Meharry) Eager, originally from Independence, went home to be with God at Northcrest Specialty Care on Tuesday morning, September 15,2026. She passed peacefully surrounded by people who loved her. 

Born on April 15, 1955 in Waterloo, she was the daughter of Max and Arledene (Hall) Meharry. She attended Independence High School and later committed her career to providing supportive services...

Rose Wilson

Rose Wilson

Sep 8, 2026

It is with profound sadness and deep respect that we announce the passing of Rose Acquaah Wilson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of our community. Rose passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on October 5, 1968, in Monrovia, Liberia, Rose's life was a testament to resilience, love, and faith. 

Rose was...

Cortge DeAngelo Pitts

Cortge DeAngelo Pitts

Sep 7, 2026

Cortge DeAngelo Pitts of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. He was 35 years old. Services will be held in Chicago, IL. at a later date. 

Parrott and Wood Funeral Home is assisting Sanders Funeral Services. 

Mark Edward Butikofer

Mark Edward Butikofer

Sep 7, 2026

Mark was born on June 11, 1953, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Lyle and Osa Butikofer. He attended, then graduated from West High School of Waterloo, IA in 1971. He met, then married the love of his life Patricia Jeffrey in October of 1976. His travels in life took him and his family to Bradenton, FL in 1986 and Springfield, MO...

Raleina Louise Abe

Raleina Louise Abe

Sep 7, 2026

Raleina Louise Abe of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 79.

Louise was born on October 27, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Walter and Mary (Smith) Humphrey. Her family later moved to Pompano Beach, Florida, where she grew up and became a proud graduate of Pompano Beach High School’s Class...

Jeffrey Wayne Hansen

Jeffrey Wayne Hansen

Sep 6, 2026

Jeff passed away September 6, 2026 at Western Home Thuesen Cottage after a series of illnesses.

He was born March 22, 1954 in Waterloo, Iowa to Donald and Mary Hansen. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1972 and then attended the Wyoming Institute of Technology. In 1978 he and Karen Leibe were married and later divorced. They had two...

Jeffrey David Rule

Jeffrey David Rule

Sep 6, 2026

Jeffrey David Rule of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at MercyOne, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1967, in Boone, Iowa, to William and Jacquelyn Brown Rule.

Jeffrey attended Dunkerton High School and, over the course of his life, worked off and on as a truck driver. He was a devoted sports fan,...

Sandra Meyers

Sandra Meyers

Sep 5, 2026

Sandra L. Meyers passed away in Colorado at Presbyterian St Luke's on Saturday, September 5, 2026. She was 87 years old.  A private burial will take place in the Dysart Cemetery at a later date. 

Allen (Na sa be bi atta) Benson

Allen (Na sa be bi atta) Benson

Sep 4, 2026

Allen (Na sa be bi atta) Benson passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at La Porte City Specialty Care at the age of 83.

He was born on March 27, 1943, on the Meskwaki Settlement to Ellis Earl and Nellie (Mitchell) Benson. In September of 1944, while his father was serving in the Army overseas during WW II, Allen's mother...

Jesse Bentley

Jesse Bentley

Aug 31, 2026



Jesse Bentley of Waterloo passed away at UnityPoint on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the age of 61.

Born on February 21, 1965, to Tillman Bentley and Emma Atwood, Jesse grew up in Waterloo and remained deeply connected to the community that shaped him. Affectionately called “Jesse James” by family, he was a proud 1983 graduate of Central High School.

During his...

Katie Jane Brown

Katie Jane Brown

Aug 30, 2026

Katie Jane Brown, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was 43.

Born on September 25, 1982, in Waterloo, Katie was the daughter of Walter and Judy (Mundfrom) Brown. She attended Waterloo East High School and went on to build a working life centered on caring for others. After high school, she worked...

Joey Lentz

Joey Lentz

Aug 25, 2026

Joey T. Lentz passed away on August 25, 2026, due to health complications, surrounded by his loving family. He was a longtime resident of Evansdale, Iowa.

Joe is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ralene Lentz of Evansdale, Iowa; his two children, Joey Lentz Jr. (Tiffany) of Traer, Iowa, and Kayla Nichols (Travis) of Kronenwetter, Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Abbigail, Colton,...

Karen Verdell Todd

Karen Verdell Todd

Aug 25, 2026

Karen Verdell Todd, 81, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 3:20 p.m.

Karen was born on January 16, 1945, in Ida Grove, Iowa, to Ben and Hazel Hartman. She grew up in Schaller and Alta, Iowa. In 1961, her family moved to Auburndale, Wisconsin to begin farming. Karen quickly...

David Gerald Mosley

David Gerald Mosley

Aug 21, 2026

David Gerald Mosley, of Waterloo, Iowa, departed this life at the Waterloo Hospice House on Friday, August 21, 2026. David was born on April 1, 1948, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Willie James Mosley and Ruth (Stewart) Mosley.

David began his education at Grant Elementary School and St. Mary’s Elementary School, Columbus High School. He graduated from East High School in June...

James Kopriva

James Kopriva

Aug 21, 2026

Jim was born in Iowa City and grew up on his parents' dairy farm, where farm life became a part of him from an early age. He graduated from Traer High School in 1971 and began his working life at Tama Pack. Before long, however, he found his way back to the farm, doing custom work including spraying and applying...

Cheryl Ann Sexton

Cheryl Ann Sexton

Aug 20, 2026

Cheryl was born and raised in Waterloo IA. She enjoyed watching western movies, game shows and murder mysteries. She enjoyed listening to the music of the 50s, 60s & 70s. She loved her crossword puzzle books and the occasional romance novel.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, Jack and Elizabeth Sexton, her brothers Chuck Sexton and Don Sexton, life...

Duane Weikel

Duane Weikel

Aug 19, 2026

Duane Weikel of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. He was 68 years old. There are no services scheduled at this time. 

Wynnfield Scott Catron

Wynnfield Scott Catron

Aug 16, 2026

Wynnfield Scott Catron, of Traer, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Waterloo, Iowa, on November 21, 1951, to Russell and Zola (Holst) Catron, Wynnfield’s journey through life was marked by warmth, dedication, and a boundless love for the people who surrounded him.

A proud member of the North Tama High School...

Steven James Giblin

Steven James Giblin

Aug 13, 2026

Steven James Giblin, affectionately known as “Gib” 72, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, due to complications from diabetes. He was born on October 18, 1953, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Phyllis and James Giblin. Steve graduated from Columbus High School in 1972.

Steve was married to Anita Snyder on August 19, 1977, and they later divorced. Together...